New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for use of local languages in courts, contending that it will increase the confidence of common citizens in the justice system and they will feel more connected to it.
These 75 years of independence have continuously clarified the roles and responsibilities of both the judiciary and the executive.
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Wherever it is necessary, this relation has evolved continuously to give direction to the country: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/U4dQomxgY0
"We need to encourage local languages in courts. This will not only increase the confidence of common citizens in the justice system but they will feel more connected to it," Modi said addressing a joint conference of chief ministers and chief justices of high courts here.
The Government of India also considers the possibilities of technology in the judicial system as an essential part of the Digital India mission. For example, the e-courts project is being implemented today in mission mode: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/84DA9yUI1q
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The prime minister also appealed to chief ministers to repeal outdated laws to make delivery of justice easier.
"In 2015, we identified about 1,800 laws which had become irrelevant. Out of these, 1,450 such laws of the Centre were abolished. But, only 75 such laws have been abolished by the states," he said.
In 2015, we identified about 1800 such laws which had become irrelevant.
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Out of these, which were the laws of the Center, we abolished 1450 such laws. But, only 75 laws have been abolished by the states: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/1o15cARkZU
Prime Minister Modi said as India celebrates the 75th anniversary of Independence, focus should be on creation of a judicial system where justice is easily available, is quick and for everyone.
"In our country, while the role of the judiciary is that of the guardian of the Constitution, the legislature represents the aspirations of citizens. I believe that the confluence of these two will prepare the roadmap for an effective and time-bound judicial system in the country," he said.
